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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220022190021 · 07/10/2002 · EVTAC Mining

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CONVEYORS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
13.53 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Eveleth Mines Llc
Operator
EVTAC Mining
Mine
2100828

Narrative

PUTTING LIFTER BARS ON CONVEYOR TO INSTALL IN BALL MILL. HE WAS USING A PORTABLE LIFT CART BUT INJURED BACK WHEN SLIDING LIFTER BAR FROM LIFT TO CONVEYOR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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